May 2005 Volume 45.03
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May 2005 Volume 45.03 on that evening, as the outcome will where launching will happen. Crew From the set the course for the Club for years chiefs are: Crimson Cove, Denny Foy; Commodore to come. Make sure to attend; you the point and Emerald Cay, Jim by – Lynn DeL’Orme need to have a voice in the future of Johnson; Mauve Cove, Roger BYC. Woeller; and the eastern side, Kirk À la prochaine....... Robertson. Remember to be at your boat when it is launched, and make sure your mooring fees are paid. Harbourmaster’s To keep you up on staffing, I have Report already had productive meetings with by – John Irvin our new manager, Paul Moore. He is a welcome addition. We have Scott hat a wonderful Vice-Commodore W Secord returning from university to time of year! The gardens work in the yard alongside Andrew are coming alive, the Furey. Our co-op student, Chris harbour is full of activity, Thompson, is working out very well and spring is finally here. and plans are for him to assume gas The Club is also going dock duties when his placement ends. through a renewal of sorts, A huge thank you to Ron as we are ready to start the MacIsaac for his work on restoring season with a new Club The gate went in April 8, and power to the east yard; John Vines for Manager. Paul Moore has his diligent work on the crane repair; accepted the position as of water levels are not abnormally high. We may be able to get sailing early. Dave Little for his assistance on the April 11, 2005. He is gas dock rebuild. presently busy getting Launch will definitely be May 6 for Crimson Cove, and May 7 for the Kevin Kubusheskie (Dalriada) has acquainted with the staff assumed responsibility for being the and members and should rest of the harbour. The volunteer Spring Work Party Club Safety Officer. As he's also a be up to speed with our member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, operations in no time. Paul is scheduled for May 14 and 15, a bit late but there's no other weekend he can check your boat and issue a was the successful compliance card. Welcome and applicant amongst nearly 90 that could work. I would like some assistance with the gas dock rebuild thanks to Kevin. applications. His tennis Keep Sunday afternoon, May 1, club work experience will before then. We are prepared to start things there as of this writing. New free from 3:30 on. There'll be an assist him tremendously in information meeting for all boat fulfilling his duties. Join the cap for the wall; re-lay part of the patio, and get the wishing well owners, followed by a launch crew Board in welcoming Paul to briefing. We'd like to hear what's on the Club. working are the tasks to complete before launch if we can. All your mind, and clarify ideas that have The April 20 information been put forward at the SGM of April meeting was well attended. assistance welcomed. Thinking of launch, please 20. Those assembled were It's a busy time of year, with many presented with a renewal dispose of chemicals, old batteries, etc., in a safe way. If you're in doubt, jobs to do to get the Club ready for initiative, followed by a the sailing season. question and answer period. talk to the yard staff for assistance. Cradles should be folded right away Please use service request forms Members provided some to let us know what needs doing. very good feedback and so they can be stored. On launch day itself, please keep Mooring requests and changes also asked the Board to return need a paper trail. We have about with some clarifications at clear of boats being launched and don't install messenger lines until all 25moorings vacant at the moment. the next meeting. It is hoped That's it for me for now. that we get a good turnout boats are launched. We'll be using traffic cones to designate areas See you on the water! Full & By May 2005 The Special General Meeting on Britannia Yacht Club Treasurer’s Report April 20 was a very successful 2777 Cassels Street meeting in which presentations and Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 6N6 by – Mary Bundy Ph: (613) 828-5167 discussions were held regarding Fax: (613) 828-5168 motions: Email: [email protected] - To operate a non-cash club; Web Site: http://www.byc.ca - To operate in-house food, beverage Webmaster: John Przybytek General Manager: Paul Moore and janitorial services; and Office Administrator: - For renovation projects and related Johanne Ethier financial costs and funding options Accountant: TBD (renewal initiative). Harbour Manager: Andrew Furey The sun is shinning and the ice ♦ We look forward to everyone 2005 BOARD OF DIRECTORS has melted. Spring is finally here and attending the May follow-on meeting Commodore launch is around the corner. Boats to vote on these important issues that Lynn DeL'orme are being unwrapped, cleaned, Vice Commodore will affect every member at BYC. If John Irvin polished and readied for the water. you have any additional questions not Rear Commodore Life is wonderful! raised at the meeting please feel free Andrew Hope Our Club Manager, Paul Moore, to contact me at 787-4630 or 692- Fleet Captain joined us in April and is a welcome Kim Moffat 1070 - email [email protected] Honourary Treasurer addition to the BYC management The second quarter (February, Mary Bundy team. Our Executive Chef, Robert March and April) financial results will Honourary Secretary Davitt, joined us in March. For be available in mid-May. You can Simon Fuller anyone who has not sampled Chef Director (House & Grounds) pick-up copies from the Club Office at David Welby Davitt’s wonderful meals, I highly that time on presentation of your valid Director (Membership) recommend attending a Sunday 2005 membership card (the one that David Brown dinner. We have enjoyed Chef expires on October 31, 2005). Director (Entertainment)) Davitt’s culinary creations on Anne Korchinsky Hope to see you all at the May Director (Tennis) Sunday’s during March and April and follow-up Special General Meeting Wendy Faas look forward to enjoying more this and in between, enjoying our Director (Youth) season. wonderful club! Paul Delahay We are in the process of hiring Director (Marketing) John Przybytek the services of a new accountant. I Past Commodore have spent the last month doing the John Vines accountant’s work at the Club and ♦ learned a lot about the day to day Honourary Counsel: James O’Grady Membership Report ♦ back office operations. Thank you all Full & By is the official newsletter for your patience during this of the Britannia Yacht Club, and is by – David Brown published 10 times a year. transition period. We will Full & By - definition from communicate the new accountant’s Cruising and Ocean Racing by details as soon as the hiring process Martin, Irving and Others, Volume is completed. XV, 1934: “Sailing as close to the wind as possible with every sail We are close to choosing a point full.” of sale system for the Club that will Editor & Publisher: Joan Yuile significantly streamline the Board Liaison: Lynn DeL'Orme operations and assist in automating Production Coordinator: t won't be long before the Beverley Brown many of the manual processing I Advertising : (613) 828-5167 tasks currently performed by the B.Y.C. tennis, sailing and social staff. We will keep you up to date on season is in full swing. Come on out Please submit articles in unfor- matted electronic form in Word the progress of this initiative. and enjoy the programs and Perfect or Microsoft Word on a We have continued to receive entertainment that are available to diskette to the office, via E.mail scheduled membership and mooring make our Club the place to be. [email protected], fees so our cash flow is healthy. THE SUNSET SAILORS will run Typed or handwritten articles Please be advised that mooring fees again this summer. This program is should be submitted to the office. must be paid before launch or your designed to give members a chance All articles must be received by the deadline. boat will not be launched! to go sailing every Wednesday evening on a boat volunteered by a Deadline for the June issue is May 18, 2005. 2 Full & By May 2005 club member. We start Jordan McGuire any one has had experience in sailing on Wednesday, June Dominic McRae pouring concrete over an existing 1, and continue through Alexandre Moquin wall please call me at 726-6088. until August 31. We tried David Newell There will be a sign-up list for this program last year Patrick Parent people to sign at the downstairs bar. without much success, but I Elizabeth Pattey Please volunteer. feel that it is a good idea Patricia Perdue See you at the Club and look forward to better Pierre Poitras response. David Raymond & Rowena Lineham NEW MEMBERS' NIGHT George & Elizabeth Riley Mark this date down! Jane Sullivan FRIDAY, JUNE 3. This Mohammed Yasir Sultan evening is held each year Melodie & Daniel Summers so that new members can Alan Walsh & Eliz. Murphy-Walsh Tennis Report meet our present members Lauren Walsh and get to feel comfortable Shannon Walsh by - Wendy Faas with their club. There will be Sabina Weber music, finger food and a Kathleen Yeo punch bowl. Come on out and welcome our newest members.